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Doiron receives $400k grant for research

N. Korean refugee recounts escape Seo recalls starvation, journey to America

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Thanks to one Binghamton University professor’s research, doctors may one day be able to strike at the heart of atherosclerosis, a cardiac disease.

Amber Doiron, an assistant professor of bioengineering at BU, received a grant for over $400,000 from the National Institutes of Health for the development of new detection methods for atherosclerosis.

Atherosclerosis, a complex disease that can cause heart

The atrocities that occur in North Korea can sometimes seem like fiction from halfway across the globe, but for Chulryong Seo they are a harsh reality.

Seo, a 24-year-old North Korean refugee, spoke on campus Saturday at an event hosted by Tomorrow’s Hope in North Korea (THiNK) in honor of North Korean Awareness Week. He discussed his experiences in North Korea and his

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(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) A small group holds a candlelight vigil on Freedom Plaza to remember the victims of the shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, in Washington, D.C.

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Students debate U.S. intervention Phi Kappa Psi hosts Dorm Room diplomats share thoughts on Syrian conflict Dhruv Sehgal Staff Writer Amid the growing tension in Syria and the possibility of American intervention in the region, Binghamton University students discussed what the United States’ role should be in policing and participating in foreign conflicts.

The Syria discussion, hosted

by Dorm Room Diplomacy on Monday, was originally not on the group’s agenda, but in light of recent news and controversy surrounding the issue, it was added to facilitate a dialogue between students with differing perspectives on the issue.

“I think the best we can do is sit back and think it out before we just intervene and the situation just becomes another Iraq” — Stephanie Vogel BU freshman

Ben Sheridan, an international board member for Dorm Room Diplomacy and a senior majoring in political

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Students participate in a roundtable discussion on Syria Monday night in the University Union. The Syria discussion, hosted

by Dorm Room Diplomacy, aimed to encourage discussion between students of differing viewpoints.

science, was the emcee. He said it was important for students to be able to discuss their views and, as a result, become better informed citizens.

“We thought the purpose on campus for this organization should be to allow students from all perspectives to have a place and forum to share their perspectives,” Sheridan said. “The conflict has been going on for over 24 months now, and when you talk about getting troops involved it hits a special cord, since many of us are active citizens who vote and are politically minded and have opinions that matter.”

As the event got underway,

students were given various quotes related to the topic and then split into six different groups, where the quote was read out loud and then discussed further.

Some students at the event felt as though U.S. intervention should be pursued as a way to help stabilize the region and America’s credibility, while others disagreed and felt that any U.S. involvement would be dangerous, citing recent precedents like the war in Iraq.

Jon Mermelstein, a sophomore majoring in history, said he believes that it is necessary to discuss the conflict in Syria because of the

ongoing violence.

“I think Syria is an important issue because of the massive scale of the tragedy and its location,” Mermelstein said. “There have been over 2.5 million refugees and 100,000 dead, and the world community seems unable to do anything to significantly help.”

Stephanie Vogel, a freshman majoring in biology, cautioned against unnecessary intervention in Syria.

“I think that Syria is volatile and unpredictable,” Vogel said. “I think the best we can do is sit back and think it out

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For the fourth straight year, Phi Kappa Psi fraternity is hosting the Steven Kovacs Walk Your Heart Out 5K. The event is held in honor of Binghamton University alumnus Steven Kovacs ‘09, who died as a result of mixed drug toxicity and bronchial pneumonia shortly after graduation. Kovacs’ friends and family organized the walk, meant to raise awareness of drug abuse, in 2010.

Last year’s 5K drew nearly 200 registered participants, and Avneet Singh, a member of Phi Kappa Psi and one of the event’s organizers, is hoping for even more this year.

“We want to see at least 300 people show up to the run,” he wrote in an email. “We’ve been spreading awareness for the event by sending invitations to various student organizations in Binghamton University, such as clubs and other members of Greek life.”

Several Phi Kappa Psi members tabled outside the University Union, advertising the event and registering runners.

The race will start at the track by the East Gym and will lead into a trail in the nearby

woods before finishing back by the track.

Participants who get to the event early will receive free T-shirts and wristbands. The individuals and teams with the fastest completion times will win awards.

Organizers said the 5K will be Binghamton University’s first-ever color run, with participants being able to run through colored powder as they proceed through the course.

Singh expects to see support from other Greek organizations at the run.

“I feel that it’s a great cause and Greek organizations in general could benefit greatly if we all cooperate more to make each others’ events successful,” he wrote.

The event’s organizers hope to raise at least $2,000 for the BU Institute for Child Development and Fairview Recovery Services.

The Kovacs family will also be in attendance at the event, as they have been every year.

“Joni, [his] mother, is the best,” Singh wrote. “She’s very involved in organizing the event and always gets amazing prizes to raffle. Before the 5K starts she speaks to everybody who came out to remember Steven and then we do a memorial lap around the track.”

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Students work the land as part of the Binghamton University Acres Farm Project. The project aims to grows sustainable and pesticide-free food, as well as raise awareness about our food system.

BU student farmers bring more locally grown, organic options for on campus dining James Scott Contributing Writer The Binghamton University Acres Farm Project is bringing locally grown food closer to home and straight to campus.

The two-acre farm is run by Binghamton students and grows sustainable and pesticide-free food that will be served on campus.

The project is primarily run through Auxiliary Services, but receives aid from many different groups such as Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments (VINES), which bought the startup seeds, Intellectual Decisions on Environmental Awareness Solutions (IDEAS), which helped advertise, and Off Campus College Transport (OCCT), which provides transportation to the farm.

“We want this to be a campuswide effort to increase awareness about our food system, and a learning experience for anyone who wants to get involved,” Jillian Shotwell, co-founder and student

manager for Acres and a senior double-majoring in environmental studies and geography, wrote in an email. “Sodexo has donated all food for our work days, provides us with more compost than we could ever dream of, and supports the project wholeheartedly with no monetary benefit to themselves. They have really been wonderful.”

The produce grown at the farm, which includes carrots, beets, zephyr squash, zucchini, kale, swiss chard, green beans, potatoes, apples and pears, is given out for free at the College-in-the-Woods Dining Hall in the ‘gifts of the garden’ section.

The plants are fertilized with free compost from CIW Dining Hall, in cooperation with chef manager Rich Herb.

“The original intention of the farm was to create a closed loop between the composted waste coming out of the College-inthe-Woods dinning hall and the production of food at Binghamton University Acres Farm,” said Sean Cummings, garden supervisor at BU

Acres.

Shotwell said she hopes the farm can expand to the point that it starts to make money.

“We are hoping to become a vendor to Sodexo within the next few weeks; this means that any profit made off of the food will go directly back to farm development,” Shotwell wrote. “During the off season, we plan to donate the food to CHOW (Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse) and other similar organizations.”

Acres opened up the farm in spring 2013 on Bunn Hill and has since been named Binghamton University’s Outstanding New Program of the Year.

“Our farm is off the grid, other than our brush hog mower. This means that all garden beds are dug by hand, all brush is cleared by volunteers, and everything is done using manual labor,” Shotwell wrote.

Mary Dribnak, an intern receiving credit for her work at Binghamton Acres and a senior majoring

in environmental planning, is expecting growth on the farm over the next few months.

“Honestly, I feel really good about what Acres is doing, making the choice of food here more organic” —Carl Ester BU junior

“In the future, we plan to continue to expand the farm,” Dribnak wrote in an email. “We currently have a vegetable garden and an orchard, but up until mid-October we will be working on several projects which include a second vegetable garden, a mushroom garden, developing

the orchard and finishing the rain garden.”

Carl Esther, a junior majoring in linguistics, feels good about the inclusion of local, organically grown food in the CIW dining hall.

“Honestly, I feel really good about what Acres is doing, making the choice of food here more organic,” Esther said. “It makes sense since we are right by so many farms here, it makes me feel at ease that the unused food does not go to waste.”

Nicole Ochonma, a sophomore majoring in integrative neuroscience, said she is interested in getting involved with Acres as an effort to give back.

“What’s great about [the farm volunteers] is that they are students going to Binghamton, so they know the food choices available here and really cater to what the student body needs.” Ochonma said. “I would like to get involved [with Acres] because I like to take part in things that help the people around me.”

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The first phase will spend nearly $47 million to construct 12 new buildings over the next year to 18 months. That will provide 483 housing units which will come with nearly $30 million in rent subsidies. More than 4,300 people in total will benefit from these new houses.

Assemblyman: NY could end gas station fire systems New York may soon eliminate gas stations’ hanging, overhead fire suppression systems, which supporters say save lives, while detractors claim they are costly and unnecessary. The canopy protection automatically blasts fire suppression material and shuts off gas flow when a fire or explosion is detected at the pumps. The systems have been required in New York since 1984, but New York is one of the few states that require them. They cost about $5,000 with annual maintenance of about $500, according to those who support them. Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi is fighting a little-noticed January decision in which an advisory board of government and fire officials recommended the overhead systems no longer be required. Another committee will soon consider the recommendation.

NY art dealer pleads guilty in fake art case A New York art dealer admitted Monday she took part in a 15-year scam that fooled art enthusiasts into buying more than $80 million of counterfeits imitating famous artists like Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. Glafira Rosales, 57, of Sands Point, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, telling Judge Katherine P. Failla that for parts of two decades she teamed with others to sell counterfeits of various expressionist artists including Pollock, Mark Rothko and Robert Motherwell. She said she sold counterfeits to the Knoedler Gallery and Julian Weissman Fine Art in Manhattan, earning herself millions. The confession came as Rosales pleaded guilty to nine charges, including wire fraud, tax fraud and money laundering. The charges carry a potential prison term of up to 99 years, though Rosales can earn leniency through a cooperation deal requiring her to share what she knows with prosecutors, the FBI and the Internal Revenue Service. Prosecutors say more people will be charged in the case.

National Universities KU fraternity punished for abusing turkey A University of Kansas fraternity has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine and complete 1,000 extra hours of community service to settle an animal abuse case. Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson said in a statement that evidence obtained through an exhaustive investigation suggests that a turkey was mistreated in December 2012 at a Beta Theta Pi fraternity house party. The turkey had been rented for the party. Witnesses said some fraternity members broke the bird’s cage, chased and choked it and broke its wing and leg. Police say they were told a fraternity member killed the bird to end its suffering. Branson said witnesses provided so many conflicting accounts that it was difficult to determine who was responsible for the improper treatment of the bird.

All-white sororities at Ala. Univ. draw attention Several prominent leaders in Alabama weighed in Friday on allegations that all-white sororities passed over two prospective black members because of pressure from alumnae, and in one case, an adviser. Paul Bryant Jr., the president pro tem of the board of trustees and the son of legendary football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, said the school does not support the segregation of any organization. Gov. Robert Bentley, an alumnus, reiterated that fraternal organizations should choose members based on their qualifications, not race. The student newspaper, The Crimson White, first reported the allegations this week. The story quoted at least one named sorority member and several other anonymous ones saying they wanted to invite the two black students to join, but were overridden. One of the board’s trustees, former Alabama Supreme Court Justice John England Jr., confirmed his stepgranddaughter was one of the black students passed over during recruitment in August.

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The New York Wolf Conservation Center brought a wolf to Hillside Commons Sunday afternoon. Students listened to a presentation about wolf conservation and were able to get up close and personal with Atka, the Conservation Center wolf.

Police Watch Identity Crisis FRIDAY, SEPT. 13, 3:47 a.m. – A 19-year-old female allegedly received annoying text messages from whom she thought was her ex-boyfriend, said Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. The victim wanted to rekindle her relationship with her ex-boyfriend. Two suspects, a 20-yearold male and a 20-year-old female, reportedly found out about this and, unbeknownst to the ex-boyfriend, stole his phone and began texting the victim various messages. The advice of the officers who responded to the victim was for her to take the issue up with her resident director and let the matter be dealt with internally as some parties in this affair have ties to Residential Life.

Bumper Cars SATURDAY, SEPT. 14, 6:45 p.m. – A hit-and-run occurred at Lot Y1, Reilly said. A 20-year-old male victim reportedly parked his car overnight on Sept. 13 and came back the next day to find that there was visible damage to the passenger side bumper of the car. Transfer of paint was visible in the area that was allegedly struck by the suspect. The suspect’s car potentially struck the victim’s car while the suspect was pulling out of or into their own parking spot. There weren’t any known witnesses.

You’re Going Downtown SATURDAY, SEPT. 14, 11:48 p.m. - A 19-year-old male allegedly got into an altercation with an 18-year-old male and a 21-year-old male, Reilly said. Officers on a community response team were observing the University Union bus stop when they witnessed the crowd grow disorderly. When they responded, they saw the two victims on the ground. Upon investigation, the officers found that the two victims tried to cut the line to the bus when the suspect told them to go to the back of the line.

The victims were not complying, so the suspect pushed them down. The victims were told by the officers to get to the back of the line. The officers proceeded to watch over the area for the rest of the night.

In other words “The men and women in our military courageously put their lives on the line in dangerous places around the world. It’s painful to think about them having to worry about their safety when they come home, too.”

— Sen. Mitch McConnell Republican of Kentucky and the Senate minority leader, on the Navy Yard shooting Monday

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Research may prevent heart attacks

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Amber Doiron, assistant professor of bioengineering, recently received a grant of over $400,000 from the National Institutes of Health for the development of new detection methods for atherosclerosis.

HEART continued from Page 1 attacks and strokes, occurs when artery walls thicken due to the accumulation of fatty deposits.

“Pretty much everyone has atherosclerosis,” Doiron said.

“Even 6-month-old infants have started to develop plaque. But the problem comes in when the disease gets advanced and

the plaque can actually burst open within one’s artery and can cause a blood clot to form.

That blood clot is what fills the artery and blocks off flow, which is what a heart attack or stroke actually is.”

Doiron’s nanoparticle would be able to detect at-risk patients so that they can be more effectively treated.

“What we are concerned with is identifying patients at

the highest risk for having a heart attack or stroke,” Doiron said.

The project, titled “Iron Oxide Based Polymer Nanocomplex for Functional Detection of Atherosclerosis,” aims to develop nanoparticles, or particles between one and 100 nanometers in size, that would detect atherosclerosis.

“The nanoparticle is designed as a contrast agent, meaning that it shows up dark on an image when someone gets an MRI, and it shows up only in the presence of plaque,” Doiron said.

Doiron conducts her research in the bioengineering building on campus with the assistance of multiple undergraduate students and one graduate student. The project is in collaboration with Omar Fisher, a professor of bioengineering at Temple University.

Doiron explained that the project is still in its early stages.

“We have made some early iterations of the particle,” she said. “It needs some fine-tuning, but we are excited because it’s a kind of new idea in the field, and hopefully it will work and we will test it on humans one day.”

Professor Doiron said her goal is to help some of the 800,000 Americans who die because of cardiovascularrelated diseases every year.

According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 200,000 of these 800,000 patients could be saved by preventable measures, such as medicine or changes in diet.

“For a lot of people, having

a heart attack is only their first sign of trouble. They don’t have any symptoms leading up to it, and they just kind of have a heart attack out of the blue,” Doiron said. “We want to be able to better inform doctors about their patients when this is occurring so they can prevent these terrible events from happening.”

Allie Wong, an undeclared sophomore, said she was surprised when she heard about the grant and research.

“It’s awesome that students have the opportunity to be a part of such advanced research,” she said.

“We want to be able to better inform doctors about their patients when this is occuring so they can prevent these terrible events from happening” — Amber Doiron BU professor

This was Doiron’s first grant, although she is currently working on two other projects, both of which focus on nanoparticles.

Discussion on Syria comes to BU campus

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Jack Russo, a senior majoring in economics, and Brittany Piket, a freshman majoring in accounting, participate in a discussion over the growing tensions in Syria as part of an event hosted by Dorm Room Diplomacy.

SYRIA continued from Page 1 before we just intervene and the situation just becomes another Iraq.”

Sheridan said he was happy with the event and variety in opinion.

“The event was a success,“ Sheridan wrote in an email.

“We heard a few varying perspectives on the conflict in Syria and the case for and against US involvement, including those of people from the Middle East.”

Bryan Delacruz, a senior majoring in philosophy, politics and law, said the forum was important for further understanding the topic.

“Whether the United States should intervene in Syria is an important discussion to be had since it will be key in shaping future

“I think Syria is an important issue because of the massive scale of the tragedy and its location” — Jon Mermelstein BU sophomore

foreign policy,” Delacruz said.

“That is why I think Dorm Room Diplomacy is a leader on campus for understanding what issues are important for students and thus allowing for a discussion to take place.”

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Seo flees North Korea, finds haven in the United States SEO continued from Page 1 struggles to find a haven elsewhere, explaining that while it was dangerous to flee from famine in North Korea, escaping to China meant the opportunity to find food.

Seo said he once traveled underneath a train for eight hours to find food in China.

“If these refugees are found in China, the Chinese government sends them back to North Korea, where they will face imprisonment or death,” said Yoon Sun Na, vice president of THiNK and a junior majoring in sociology.

“This is a human rights issue, not just an Asian issue or a Korean issue” — Kahlil Stultz BU junior

Seo escaped from North Korea in 2007 and took refuge in China and Laos before settling down in Rochester, N.Y. in 2009.

“A lot of people do know what’s happening in North Korea, but they happen to be focused around the politics, such as nuclear missiles or

dictatorship,” Na said. “We want to shift that attention away from the politics alone and shift it back towards the people. They’ve done nothing wrong, but they’re starving to death.”

Seo expressed his disdain toward the North Korean government when asked about the dictatorship. Seo commented on the late North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il’s physical appearance.

“He’s very chubby. You know why he’s chubby? Because he is eating my parents’ and grandparents’ blood,” Seo said.

“I miss them … It makes me so angry.”

Seo’s speech ended abruptly after he began speaking about his siblings who died in the famine. He was unable to proceed after being overwhelmed with emotion.

Seo asked audience members to not only be aware of the problem, but to also take whatever steps they could to remedy the situation.

“Here’s the biggest thing — write letters to U.S. congressmen,” Seo said. “Don’t let [China] send refugees back to Korea.”

Kahlil Stultz, the historian for THiNK and a junior double-majoring in history and Asian studies, hopes that Seo’s speech will help students better identify with North Koreans.

“They’re not just these random people who are starving all day or fighting for their glorious leader,” Stultz

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Chulryong Seo, born in North Korea, talked to students, faculty and staff at the Undergrounds Monday night. Tomorrow’s Hope in North Korea (THiNK) hosted the event to raise awareness and money for their parent organization, Liberty in North Korea (LiNK).

said. “They’re humans like me and you.”

According to Stultz, the problem in North Korea goes beyond the country’s borders.

“There are a lot of problems in the world, but the only way we can stop them is if we take one problem and we start working on it,” Stultz said.

“This is a human rights issue, not just an Asian issue or a Korean issue.”

Eunice Kim, the secretary of

THiNK and a junior majoring in human development, said she wanted not only to raise awareness of the conditions in North Korea, but also to encourage students to get involved in helping refugees like Seo. “We had probably 70-80 people come out tonight, which is a pretty good turnout,” Kim said. “But it’s not really about the numbers at the end of the day. If we even impact one

person, it’s really great.”

Seo lives with a sponsor family and attends Monroe Community College where he studies information technology. John Ra, Seo’s sponsor, accompanied Seo to the event to help him with his English during his speech.

Ra, 40, spoke proudly of Seo and hopes that his message will raise awareness of the dehumanization in North Korea.

“We’re not blood-related, but he’s like my family,” Seo said. “His ambition is to really go back to his country one day, if time allows, and help other North Koreans.”

THiNK hosted the event to raise awareness and money for its parent organization, Liberty in North Korea (LiNK).

Na said all of the donations will go toward rescue operations for North Korean refugees who are hiding in China.

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13 dead after rampage by gunman in Navy Yard Brett Zongker, Eric Tucker and Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — An employee at a defense contractor used his pass to get into the Washington Navy Yard and went on a deadly shooting rampage Monday, spraying bullets in the hallways and firing from a balcony on workers in an atrium below.

Thirteen people were killed, including the gunman.

The motive for the assault — the deadliest shooting on a military installation in the U.S. since the tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009 — was a mystery, investigators said.

Mayor Vincent Gray said there was no indication it was a terrorist attack, but he added that the possibility had not been ruled out.

“This is a horrific tragedy,” he said.

The onslaught at a single building at the highly secure Navy Yard unfolded about 8:20 a.m. in the heart of the nation’s capital, less than four miles from the White House and two miles from the Capitol.

It put all of Washington on edge and raised the specter of another well-coordinated terrorist strike or another attack from within, like Fort Hood.

The gunman, Aaron Alexis, a 34-year-old information technology employee and former Navy reservist whose last known address was in

Fort Worth, Texas, died after a running gunbattle inside the building with police, investigators said.

He carried three weapons: an AR-15 assault rifle, a shotgun and a handgun that he took from a police officer at the scene, according to two federal law enforcement officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation.

For much of the day, authorities said they were looking for a possible second attacker who may have been disguised in an olive-drab military-style uniform.

But by late Monday night, they said they were convinced the shooting was the work of a lone gunman, and the lockdown around the area was eased.

“We do now feel comfortable that we have the single and sole person responsible for the loss of life inside the base today,” Washington Police Chief Cathy Lanier said.

President Barack Obama lamented yet another mass shooting in the U.S. that he said took the lives of American “patriots.” He promised to make sure “whoever carried out this cowardly act is held responsible.”

The FBI took charge of the investigation.

The attack came four years after Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hasan killed 13 people at Fort Hood in what he said was an effort to save the lives

of Muslims overseas. He was convicted last month and sentenced to death.

In addition to those killed at the Navy Yard, eight people were hurt, including three who were shot and wounded, according to the mayor. Those three were a police officer and two female civilians, authorities said. They were all expected to survive.

The dead ranged in age from 46 to 73, according to the mayor. A number of the victims were civilian employees and contractors, rather than active-duty military personnel, the police chief said.

At the time of the rampage, Alexis was an employee with The Experts, a company that was a Defense Department subcontractor on a Navy-Marine Corps computer project, authorities said.

Valerie Parlave, head of the FBI’s field office in Washington, said Alexis had access to the Navy Yard as a defense contractor and used a valid pass.

Alexis had been a full-time Navy reservist from 2007 to early 2011, leaving as a petty officer third class, the Navy said. It did not say why he left. He had been an aviation electrician’s mate with a unit in Fort Worth.

A convert to Buddhism who grew up in New York City, Alexis had had run-ins with the law over shooting incidents in 2004 and 2010 in Fort Worth and Seattle and was portrayed in police reports as seething

with anger.

The Washington Navy Yard is a sprawling, 41-acre labyrinth of buildings and streets protected by armed guards and metal detectors, and employees have to show their IDs at doors and gates.

More than 18,000 people work there.

“We do now feel comfortable that we have the single and sole person responsible for the loss of life inside the base today” — Cathy Lanier Washington police chief

The rampage took place at Building 197, the headquarters for Naval Sea Systems Command, which buys, builds and maintains ships and submarines. About 3,000 people work at headquarters, many of them civilians.

Witnesses on Monday described a gunman opening fire from a fourth-floor overlook, aiming down on people on the main floor, which includes a glass-walled cafeteria. Others said a gunman

fired at them in a third-floor hallway.

Patricia Ward, a logisticsmanagement specialist, said she was in the cafeteria getting breakfast.

“It was three gunshots straight in a row — pop, pop, pop. Three seconds later, it was pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, so it was like about a total of seven gunshots, and we just started running,” Ward said.

Todd Brundidge, an executive assistant with Navy Sea Systems Command, said he and co-workers encountered a gunman in a long hallway on the third floor. The gunman was wearing all blue, he said.

“He just turned and started firing,” Brundidge said.

Terrie Durham, an executive assistant with the same agency, said the gunman fired toward her and Brundidge.

“He aimed high and missed,” she said. “He said nothing. As soon as I realized he was shooting, we just said, ‘Get out of the building.’”

As emergency vehicles and law enforcement officers flooded the streets, a helicopter hovered, nearby schools were locked down and airplanes at Reagan National Airport were grounded so they would not interfere with law-enforcement choppers.

Security was tightened at other federal buildings. Senate officials shut down their side of the Capitol. The House remained open.

In the confusion, police said around midday that they were

searching for two accomplices who may have taken part in the attack — one carrying a handgun and wearing a tan Navy-style uniform and a beret, the other armed with a long gun and wearing an olivegreen uniform. Police said it was unclear if the men were members of the military.

But as the day wore, police dropped one person and then the other as suspects.

As tensions eased, Navy Yard employees were gradually released from the complex, and children were let out of their locked-down schools.

Adm. Jonathan Greenert, chief of naval operations, was at the base at the time the shooting began but was moved unharmed to a nearby military installation.

Anxious relatives and friends of those who work at the complex waited to hear from loved ones.

Tech Sgt. David Reyes, who works at Andrews Air Force Base, said he was waiting to pick up his wife, Dina, who was under lockdown in a building next to where the shooting happened. She sent him a text message.

“They are under lockdown because they just don’t know,” Reyes said. “They have to check every building in there, and they have to check every room and just, of course, a lot of rooms and a lot of buildings.”

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TV show drinking games: tune in and black out Just when you thought TV marathons couldn't get any more fun, add some alcohol to the mix “Breaking Bad”

“Parks and Recreation”

“Breaking Bad’s” characters are so captivating that you often find yourself rooting for them when you shouldn’t. Sometimes the anxiety over the characters can make the show less enjoyable, but there’s no time to have an internal crisis for the characters when goddamned “Breaking Bad” is going on.

We’re all worried about Jesse Pinkman, too. Don’t worry. To ease your worried mind, here are some drinking games on repetitive and fun character qualities.

Drink every time: • Jesse says “yo” or “bitch” • Someone says “Heisenberg” • Walt gets into a fight • Marie wears something purple • Walt stares at something with his mouth agape • Hank says something racist to a Mexican, or Gomez Finish your drink if: • Walt lies • Crystal meth appears • Money appears • Someone cries • Someone gets shot • Junior eats breakfast

“Parks and Recreation” may not be the most dramatic show on television, but with Aubrey Plaza’s deadpan humor and Ron Swanson’s quirky habits and one-liners, there is definitely plenty of drinking material here.

Drink every time: • Leslie comes up with a “new idea” • April says something negative • Ron Swanson raises an eyebrow • Ron Swanson boasts about how America is the best • Ben hates his life Finish your drink if: • Leslie’s idea gets rejected • Ann complains about her love life • Someone makes fun of Jerry

“Dexter”

“The Walking Dead”

This summer, the eighth and final season of “Dexter” premiered to millions of fans anxious to see their favorite blood splatter analysis slash serial killer, Dexter Morgan, in action. In order to truly enjoy the last few episodes of the Emmy-winning Showtime hit, instead of wallowing away in sadness that your favorite show is ending, here is a “Dexter” drinking game for you and your friends.

Drink every time: • Dexter says “dark passenger” • Deb curses • Masuka laughs • Dexter kills someone in the classic saran wrap setting • Dexter envisions his dead father • Someone other than Dexter commits murder Finish your drink if: • Another character sees Dexter kill someone • Dexter buys donuts for Miami Metro • The Ice Truck Killer is mentioned • There you have it, the drinking game versions to your favorite TV shows. Good luck and remember to be safe, because television and drinking are both healthiest in moderation. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Following the huge success of the original graphic novels, the television serialization of “The Walking Dead” has not only met that success but also surpassed it, pulling together fans of the original comics and newcomers who otherwise would have missed the suspense, drama and zombie-splattering action that the comics offer. So before the zombie apocalypse arrives, enjoy everyone’s favorite undead series by getting zombie-fied with this drinking game.

Drink every time: • A zombie headshot occurs • Rick tries restoring hope to the group • Carl defies his mother • There is a non-zombie-related medical issue • Someone says Sophia (hard mode) Finish your drink if: • A character is killed by a zombie • Carl kills a zombie • Someone learns a new secret and refuses to share it (now you will really wish everyone was a little more honest)

“Adventure Time” “Adventure Time” has enraptured child and adult audiences alike, with its viewership reaching the millions in the course of its five seasons. For the of-age lovers of all things mathematical and imaginative, we have compiled the gems from several drinking games so they can get their Adventure on: Smoke every time: • Jake changes shape • A math term is used • “Glob” or “lump” is used as a curse word substitute • The waving snail makes an appearance • Finn draws any of his swords • They sing • You start getting the feels for Ice King and Marceline (drown your sorrows, my friends, drown them) • Any character refuses to adhere to a patriarchal, sexual or gender norm. Yeah progressive cartoons!

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A guide to essential music blogs Here are six music sites for those looking for new sounds Eurih Lee | Release Finding new music and updating your iTunes library can be tedious and timeconsuming. Pre-made radio stations and playlists found on sites like Pandora and 8tracks are always good alternatives to the radio, but they have their limits. Pandora doesn’t allow access to specific songs on demand, and 8tracks doesn’t allow access to full track lists unless you listen to a full playlist. And then there are the music blogs and YouTube channels, which are so numerous that differentiating between them can feel almost impossible and overwhelming.

These places will keep you up with the trends and make you look cool because you heard that song before it was famous.

1. The Hype Machine (hypem.com) The Hype Machine takes the iTunes top singles chart to

a whole new level. While the singles chart tracks radio plays, the Hype Machine does that and more. Their top singles chart is based on songs trending in various music blogs. It’s almost like the Twitter of music blogs because the list is constantly changing to follow the most recent trends so you’ll always have new music to discover.

2. Gorilla vs. Bear (gorillavsbear.net) This music blog is essentially Pitchfork before it was cool.

Referred to as “the New Yorker of hipster blogs” by The Daily Northwestern, you can find anything and everything that is musically fantastic on this blog before it goes mainstream.

Go on it now, and be the first to discover new music before someone else does.

3. TheSoundYouNeed (youtube.com/user/ thesoundyouneed1) and Majestic Casual

(youtube.com/user/ majesticcasual) These YouTube channels are holy grails for all things chill and lounge-worthy. Both channels let you organize their songs by recent uploads and popular tracks. Although these channels run independently from each other, they both promote lesser-known artists who produce quality music and feature a developing musical genre called chillstep.

4. The Needle Drop (theneedledrop.com) As an NPR-affiliated music blog, The Needle Drop reviews and promotes new music in the rock, pop, electronic and experimental music scenes. If you’re looking for some really underground and new music accompanied with quality reviews, check it out.

5. MrSuicideSheep (youtube.com/user MrSuicideSheep) Another YouTube channel,

MrSuicideSheep also consists of playlists and features new music from a wide range of artists. Although this channel features mainly electronic music, MrSuicideSheep highlights the different subgenres of electronic music, so there is always something new to find.

6. StudyMusicProject (youtube.com/ userStudyMusicProject) StudyMusicProject is exactly what it sounds like. Unlike the other YouTube channels, StudyMusicProject features all original instrumental pieces composed by Dennis Kuo and designed to enhance your concentration and studying abilities. This channel includes playlists categorized by study time and coffee breaks so if you need some new study music, look no further.

Hey students and foodies! Restaurant Week begins today, which means 10 days of incredibly low-priced food at Downtown Binghamton’s finest restaurants. Stay tuned for our Restaurant Week issue on Friday, and feast your eyes on the official Restaurant Week menu.

See you Downtown!

Lunch – $10

Binghamton Hots Cafe West 46 Cortese Restaurant Cyber Cafe West Czech Pleeze Galaxy Brewing Company House of Reardon Little Venice Restaurant Lost Dog Cafe Remlik's River Bistro South Side Yanni's Thai Time Tranquil Bar & Bistro Water Street Brewing Co. Whole in the Wall Zona & Co. Grille

Dinner – $15 - 25

Burger Mondays Cafe West 46 Cortese Restaurant Czech Pleeze Galaxy Brewing Company Gallagher's Irish Pub Little Venice Restaurant Loft at Ninety-nine Lost Dog Cafe Number 5 Remlik's River Bistro South Side Yanni's Thai Time Tranquil Bar & Bistro Water Street Brewing Co. Whole in the Wall Zona & Co. Grille

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Twitter was abuzz with varying rumors and reports. One shooter. Two Shooters. One shooter down, one at large. Five victims; eight victims.

At press time, 13 people were reported killed, including the suspect.

Still, before even U.S. news outlets could confirm what was going on or how many had been killed at the Navy’s largest on-shore establishment, a Russian official took to Twitter. Alexey Pushkov, the head of the Russian Parliament’s foreign affairs committee, tweeted: “Nobody’s even surprised anymore. A clear confirmation of ‘American exceptionalism.’”

It’s hard not to be taken aback by Pushkov’s words. His brash comment lacked any accompanying expression of sympathy. He issued no condemnation of the attack or message of support for the victims. Rather, in a moment of intense national confusion and anxiety, Pushkov chose to make a dig at the U.S.

His comment, of course, plays off a part of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s op-ed in The New York Times, which has received much attention. President Barack Obama floated the idea of American exceptionalism as a relevant piece of U.S. foreign policy toward Syria. Putin, in response, wrote, ”It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation.”

Less than 10 minutes after his first tweet, Pushkov posted again: “The USA should part with the notion of American exceptionalism.” Needless to say, Pushkov’s jab at the U.S. risks jeopardizing already strained U.S.-Russia relations.

Pushkov’s remarks are insensitive and crass.

Diplomatically, behavior like his can only be detrimental. And his tweets represent the lowest form of realpolitik.

But what if, on a raw and deeply disturbing level, we are made so uncomfortable by what

Pushkov has posted because, in a way, he’s right?

How many of us felt yesterday: “Oh, another shooting”?

Like that, we enter the cycle: mass shooting, widespread media coverage, return to normalcy, repeat.

What does that say?

Do Pushkov’s tweets get at something dark and terrifyingly true about our society that we might not acknowledge on our own? Something we haven’t quite fully grappled with, even after Fort Hood and Sandy Hook? Even after Aurora? And Columbine?

Have these attacks become typical of the American experience?

The definition of what it means to be an American should not include mourning the loss of our own at the hands of fellow countrymen, yet it seems as though regular tragedies such as these are more and more a facet of the American

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Letters to the Editor To the editor: The September 13th issue of the Pipe Dream featured a much-needed discussion on possible military action in Syria. It is important that readers get to hear all sides of the issue, given that military campaigns affect everyone as tax-payers, citizens and classmates of those with family and friends still in the country.

However, much of the printed discourse failed to cut through the mythology surrounding the United States’ place in the world and how it handles the idea of “international standards.”

Julianne Cuba begins her piece by echoing President Obama’s claim that the United States is exceptional for its “ability to realize when basic human rights are being violated.” Is she aware of the current global controversy over the National Security Agency’s violation of internet and phone privacy of citizens and government officials from Brazil to China? Is she aware of the countless innocent lives taken by drone bombings, including at least three of American citizens? The idea that the US is particularly good at recognizing human rights violations is only coherent if the basis for such a

claim is that the US is an expert in human rights violations. But then there is the problem of Israel, a government accused by the international community of using sarin gas (provided by US aid) in its many conflicts, and of sterilizing Ethiopean Jewish immigrants. Why did the US not step in when these accusations arose, when they surpass those against the Syrian military?

Julianne laments how Assad is killing hundreds of innocent people, whereas US drones have been killing dozens of innocent people monthly since the War on Terror began.

The other pro-strike commentator, Ryan Tierney, takes a more cautioned approach, but relies upon an unnamed Syrian student for key information, like how only a “small fraction” of the rebels are extremist Muslims. How are we to know this? The landscape of Syria is littered with extremists allied with al Quaeda and other groups who are pumping more and more fighters into the country all the time. What comes next is appeals to ideology (that the US is and should be the Policeman of the World) and sexism (lamenting the dead “women and children” equates the two), but the most

intrigue can be found in the claim that “there must be consequences for slaughtering your own civilians and violating international law.” The US has drone bombed at least three American citizens into oblivion – where was Ryan? And what international agreement has Syria signed that it has violated?

We must let our past failures at “humanitarian war” inform our judgment, not “cloud” it.

Ezra Shapiro brings up many good points, including Israel’s involvement.

What many missed during the hearing in Washington was when Secretary John Kerry claimed that Israel, our sacred ally in the region, would be unable to defend itself if we were not to intervene – only to turn around seconds later and assure that Israel could defend itself if allies of Syria were to target it after a missile strike from the US. Logic games must end and rational discourse must begin if we’re talking about starting yet another front in the endless, limitless Global War on Terror.

Joe Tannenbaum Class of 2014

To the editor: “Call Cuomo to reject fracking” is a rallying cry heard statewide from the voices of New York’s students. As a member of Binghamton’s NYPIRG chapter, I have made this appeal many times with fruitful results.

Students across the campus and across the state know that fracking is a terrible idea for NY. That’s why I was disheartened to find out that Cuomo had snuck onto my very campus while I was still in my froggy pajamas, and by the time I was decent, he was half way to Cobbleskill! As an activist and future teacher, I fully understand the need for security measures for political VIPs. However, when the President of the United States visited, we received at least fair warning. NY is one of last states on the Marcellus Shale that has held out against fracking, and Cuomo is under immense pressure from both the oil companies and the local anti-fracking activists of NY. I would have liked the opportunity to tell him in person, alongside my fellow protesting classmates, to reject fracking. I know plenty of students would agree. When students at this University have placed over 1,000 calls to the Governor in earnest urging against fracking, the least his office can do is give us the time of day. For now, we will continue to busy his phone lines and fill his voicemail by calling 1-800-566-5020 and telling Cuomo to reject fracking!

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Ripping apart Molly's bad reputation Let's be honest: Sex More accessible information will reduce deaths and better the high isn't always that sexy A thousand girls in the prime of youth parade around in tutus, sucking viciously on light-up pacifiers. The question on everyone’s mind is, “Where’s

Molly McGrath Columnist

Molly?”

“Molly” is the street name for MDMA, the pure form of Ecstasy, a stimulant which releases serotonin throughout the brain, decreasing anxiety and inducing a sense of euphoria in the user. Four recent overdose deaths in the Northeast United States as well as the cancelation of the Electric Zoo festival in New York City have unleashed a media firestorm against the drug. Some critics go as far to launch vicious attacks against the electronic dance music (EDM) itself, echoing the rallying against rock music that took place several generations earlier.

Despite all the hype, finger-wagging and fear mongering will do nothing to

stop the fatalities allegedly attributed to Molly. Young people will continue to use the drug, just as they continue to have sex after tolerating abstinence education and continued to undergo abortions when the practice was illegal in the U.S. Instead of taking polar stances against the drug, users and the government must combine forces to combat the distribution of such drugs.

The first step is allocating funds to research the effects of MDMA on the human body and mind. Scientists still do not know exactly how MDMA creates its desired effects in the user, and even less is known about the long-term effects of the drug. According to one study, the difference in cognitive function between MDMA users and non-users was minimal. In addition, MDMA rarely leads to death or hospitalization when taken at a recreational dose. This is not to say that MDMA is as safe as an evening spent at home watching Spongebob, but it suggests that the drug may not be the killer the media describes portrays it.

If we truly wish to decrease the number of hospitalizations due to MDMA abuse, we must recognize that much of the powder and small tablets sold as “Molly” are actually cut with other drugs

such as cocaine, crack and even meth.

A combination of these drugs is fatal.

Though one can only go by anecdotal evidence, it appears there is a bunk batch of “Molly” circulating throughout the Northeast. Instead of warning users to abstain entirely, event organizers must distribute affordable testing kits.

The Bunk Police is an organization that works to distribute MDMA and LSD testing kits and educate users on proper

There are some peculiar sex quirks out there; you got any?

Sex isn’t pretty.

Sex is awkward, funny and a little bit gross, and it just so happens to feel really good.

Jake Lewis

The question on everyone's mind is, "Where's Molly?" testing techniques. These kits cost as little as $20, a small price to pay for personal responsibility. The existence of such an organization suggests that the electronic music culture is not a one-dimensional dumping ground for hedonistic and careless activity. Rather, it is a movement that cares about its adherents and their safety.

Given that the college demographic consumes the drug MDMA at much

Sex Columnist

I can understand why people try so hard to make sex sexier but honestly, it should probably just be left alone. Think about it, you may have hooked up with someone in the past with a strange quirk.

For example, I once knew someone who would pull back after kissing and make a Zoolander face. Every time he did it, I would wonder what porn movie he stole that move from and why he thought it was sexy.

People model during sex all the time, probably because it is one of the things they’ve seen in porn.

It’s just not that attractive, but hey, that’s how we learn.

Porno depictions of sex are often over-the-top in ways I would never want my sexual experiences to be. The porn industry edits so much out to glamorize and commercialize sex as much as possible so that more people will be into its movies. So, not everything they do in porn applies to the real world.

Seriously, stop making faces that belong on blow up dolls.

Dirty talk can be sexy, but only when it’s done right. It’s

the lurking influence of the porn industry again. People try to do what they think of as sexy because it’s how we see sex practiced, and a lot of times it just comes off as over-the-top and disingenuous.

If you feel the need to compliment me on something that I’m doing or some quality I possess, just come out and say it. Don’t worry about making it sound sexy. If you’re going to say something to me relating to my sex game, I want you to mean it.

If you’re going to make some kind of sound because of my sex game, I really want you to mean it.

I’m not about faking things in the bedroom, and that’s probably why I never understood fake orgasms. If you don’t finish, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it was a bad sexual experience, and your partner should understand that. Sometimes you just aren’t going to finish, guys and girls alike.

Just because you want to make sure your sex is outstanding doesn’t mean you have to reinvent the wheel, either. There shouldn’t be a necessity for double back handsprings off of sex swings; there’s nothing wrong with missionary position. If you want variety, go for it. But I find people put too much pressure on being different. Desperately trying to be unique in the bedroom could end up making the experience worse in the long run.

People shouldn’t have to stress about sex, though trying to look, sound and act perfect in the

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Bearcats strike early en route to 2-0 win over Buffalo in home opener Celeste, Hughes power offense while Frantellizzi, defense extend scoreless streak to 310 minutes

By Matt Turner Pipe Dream Sports Junior forward Steven Celeste and senior midfielder Tommy Moon kicked off the Binghamton men’s soccer team’s home opener with a bang, laying the groundwork for a 2-0 win over Buffalo Friday night.

With 1,200 screaming fans welcoming back the Bearcats (2-2-1) after a four-game road trip, an offense that had recorded just one goal all season scored in the 19th minute. Moon, who had tallied Binghamton’s lone goal in a 1-0 win over American, hit Celeste in stride, and the junior found the back of the net to build an early 1-0 lead.

“I was drifting to the back of the box … I know Tommy has great vision, I know he’s a great technical player, so I screamed for it … and got a nice foot on it,” Celeste said of his goal.

Junior midfielder Ben Nicholson was also given credit for an assist on Celeste’s goal.

The Bearcats continued to assert themselves in the second half, with senior back Robbie Hughes putting the game on ice with a 77th-minute goal.

Hughes scored the clincher on a header in the box from junior back Matt McCoy’s corner kick.

“We created some great opportunities today, scored two goals, we hit the post and the crossbar each, so, overall, I’m pleased with the effort we’re getting,” head coach Paul Marco said.

Although BU produced its

highest-scoring output of the season, the spotlight shined brightest on its defense. By holding the Bulls (0-4-2) scoreless, the Bearcats, who haven’t allowed a goal in 310 consecutive minutes, earned their third consecutive shutout.

The team’s stout defense was led by sophomore goalkeeper Stefano Frantellizzi, who saved six shots. The backline also played its part, with defenders deflecting two additional shots.

“My defense is communicating well, so everything is going the right way right now” — Stefano Frantellizzi BU sophomore goalkeeper Kendall Loh/ Photo Editor

Junior forward Matt McCoy recorded an assist Friday night against Buffalo, as the Bearcats captured a 2-0 win in their home opener.

The Bulls took eight corner kicks in the contest, keeping a steady amount of pressure on Frantellizzi and his defense. “[Frantellizzi] was absolutely outstanding.

Period,” Marco said.

Frantellizzi deflected praise to the backline.

“My defense is communicating well, so everything is going the right way right now,” Frantellizzi said. “We’re fighting for the

ball, we’re getting every header basically.”

The Bearcats did not escape the win unscathed, however.

With 18 minutes remaining in the first half, Moon collided with a defender at midfield and went down immediately, with an apparent injury to his left leg. He was carted off the field shortly thereafter.

The specific injury has yet to be disclosed by the team, but Marco said on Friday that he was hoping Moon’s status

would be day-to-day.

After dropping their first two games, the Bearcats have come back to win two of their past three, adding a tie against George Mason.

BU will aim to continue its defensive dominance Wednesday night against Cornell. Kickoff against the Big Red (3-0-1) is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Charles F. Berman Field in Ithaca, N.Y.

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Binghamton beats Columbia in five for first win of season Losses to Fordham, Boston College extend worst-ever start before Burgess helps Bearcats snap skid

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Sophomore hitter Megan Burgess posted a career-high 21 kills in Binghamton’s win over Columbia on Saturday night.

Ari Kramer Sports Editor It took nine games, but the Binghamton volleyball team earned its first win of 2013 this weekend in the final round of the Columbia Invitational.

The Bearcats (1-8), who lost to Fordham and Boston College in the tournament’s first two rounds, defeated host Columbia in five sets on Saturday night in Manhattan.

Losing each of its first eight games, Binghamton snapped its worst-ever start to a season with the victory.

“It means a lot,” head coach Glenn Kiriyama said. “They’ve been working hard, and they’ve been searching for that first win. Hopefully it’s a sign of good things to come.”

Sophomore hitter Megan Burgess, who capped off a breakout weekend with a careerhigh 21 kills against the Lions

(1-5), made the all-tournament team after averaging 3.42 kills per set on a .378 hitting percentage.

Through the season’s first six matches, Burgess posted 35 kills. She posted 41 in this weekend’s three-game tournament.

“She’s been working hard on her hitting, her offense,” Kiriyama said. “I think a lot of it is just her confidence. Once she got going, it was really tough to stop her.”

Against Columbia, Burgess found an early rhythm. Her three kills and one block assist catalyzed a 14-9 Binghamton run that knotted the first set at 17, and her terminator with the score tied at 24 birthed a set point that the Bearcats would win.

Binghamton won a tightly contested second set, 28-26, as a Burgess kill evened the score at 24. Freshmen hitters Kelly Leach and Allison Hovie put the finishing touches on the set with a kill apiece.

The Lions refused to roll over, taking the next two sets by scores of 25-18 and 25-19, respectively. But the Bearcats pounced early in the deciding set, using a 6-0 run to take control. Burgess fittingly lifted Binghamton to a 15-8 victory with a service ace on match point.

Kiriyama said that his team entered the final frame in the right mindset, despite the lack of early success.

“They were pretty focused not just on the win but really every point,” Kiriyama said. “It was intense, and it was good to see them execute when they needed to.”

Junior setter Amanda Dettmann posted a career-high 57 assists in the victory. Despite

finishing the weekend with 119 helpers, she did not make the all-tournament team.

Kiriyama praised the captain’s ability to set up the hot hitters.

“I think [Dettmann] was able to see what was working against Columbia’s defense, which hitters were having the most success on our side,” Kiriyama said. “She did a good job of distributing her sets.”

Before securing their first win of 2013, the Bearcats fell to Fordham on Friday evening and Boston College on Saturday afternoon.

Binghamton earned its first win of 2012 against the Rams (6-5), but after splitting the opening two sets on Friday, the Bearcats fell, 3-1. Burgess led the team with 16 kills, while Dettmann distributed 41 assists. The Bearcats hit .230 to the Rams’ .254.

Boston College (8-2) made quick work of Binghamton, dominating the first set, 25-13, and sweeping a 3-0

victory behind a .257 hitting percentage. Senior hitter Grace Vickers led the Bearcats with nine kills on a .316 hitting clip, but Binghamton hit just .090 as a team.

After opening 2013 with nine consecutive road matches, the Bearcats are set to host Siena in the home opener tonight.

The Saints (1-8), who split two matches with Binghamton last season, have been swept in each of their last eight matches.

Siena ranks No. 305 out of 328 Division I teams with an .098 hitting percentage.

Binghamton, meanwhile, sits at No. 263 with a .152 clip. “[The Saints are] sometimes tough to stop once they get on a roll,” Kiriyama said. “So our charge is to stay consistent and not let things get too far out of hand. We’re excited to play at home. The girls tend to play up a notch at home, so that’s what I’m hoping for.”

Play is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the West Gym.

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Bearcats can't find win column in two weekend matches BU's four-game win streak snapped at Temple before Sylla's goal yields positive result in draw against Marist Raj Burela Pipe Dream Sports After reeling off four straight victories for the first time since 2004, the Binghamton women’s soccer team couldn’t get into the win column in two weekend opportunities.

The Bearcats (4-2-1) fell, 2-0, at Temple on Friday before tying Marist, 1-1, Sunday at the Bearcats Sports Complex.

After a scoreless first half at Temple’s Ambler Soccer Field, Binghamton, which had allowed just one goal in its previous 424 minutes of play, surrendered two goals in the second half.

Temple sophomore Erin Lafferty netted the first goal on a penalty kick in the 64th minute, and 16 minutes later, freshman Elaine Byerley converted on a header, doubling the margin and ultimately sealing the win for the Owls.

While the Bearcats did not score, they had several opportunities off seven shots and as many corner kicks. But the damage could have been worse, as the Owls (5-2-1) attempted 10 shots in the first half and finished with 14 on the game.

“The team competed hard in a physical game, and I was happy to see us keep fighting and keep working,” BU head coach Sarah McClellan said.

“We know we’ll continue to have tough opponents ahead … so we have to keep getting better each game.”

Two days later, the Bearcats returned home to host Marist (2-3-2) in a rematch of last year’s physical match. The Red Foxes got the better of Binghamton last September, but McClellan’s

team knew what to expect this time around.

“We knew we weren’t going to be able to let down at all,” senior forward Sophie Sylla said. “They’re a very physical team, and always have been.”

Neither team could find the back of the net in the first half, but the Red Foxes drew first blood just 59 seconds after the break. Marist senior midfielder Samantha Panzner recorded the goal, ripping one through from 14 yards out.

From then on, Binghamton played from behind, leading several attacks on goal. Sylla eventually headed in the equalizer off a pass from sophomore midfielder Rebecca Raber, who boasts a team-high three assists.

Sylla raced to Raber’s bouncing ball, beating a Marist defender and the goalkeeper, and sent a flick-header into the bottom right corner of the vacated goal.

“We had more ‘pizazz’ on the ball, and we were able to hold on to it,” Sylla said. “It was a great ball by [Raber], and we knew going in that their keeper liked to come out, so I had that in the back of my head when I went in.”

Neither team would score again, through two overtimes, and the game ended tied, 1-1.

Senior goalkeeper Carrie Martin and sophomore

goalkeeper Gaby Gold recorded five and four saves, respectively, during the contest. Gold preserved the tie with a diving stop of a hard shot with 55 seconds remaining in regulation.

Junior back Connie Gormley and senior back Liz Cusato solidified the Bearcat defense, covering the ball and breaking up any counterattacks.

“I’m really proud of the team, the work rate, the communication, the teamwork and just continuing to fight and to come from behind, which I don’t think we’ve done this season yet,” McClellan said.

“It’s a huge learning experience for us, and it shows the power of believing in ourselves.

This is something that we can build on, and work on for our upcoming games. It was a ‘whole 120-yard game,’ both teams running back and forth.

It involved tons of physical and mental exertion.”

BU is set to return to action Wednesday at Cornell, an opponent the Bearcats have played every year since 2009.

“We play them often, so both teams know each other,” McClellan said. “I expect it to be another high-paced, energetic game. We usually match up against them pretty well.”

Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday at Charles F. Berman Field.

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Senior forward Sophie Sylla angled a header into the bottom right corner of the net in the 75th minute to force a 1-1 tie with Marist.

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The Bearcats have continued to find more offensive opportunities, one of which came on a free kick by junior midfielder Ben Nicholson on Friday night.

With goals in two of last three games, Bearcat offense shows signs of life in post-Keegan era

By Erik Bacharach Assistant Sports Editor With the departure of top scorer Jake Keegan, the Binghamton men’s soccer team knew the biggest question heading into 2013 would be on the source of scoring. And after failing to find the back of the net in each of their first two contests, the Bearcats seemed destined for a season riddled with goose eggs.

But three games and three positive results later, Binghamton is finding its offense identity and finally capitalizing on opportunities in front of the goal.

“It’s going to be a total team effort and I think if everybody can help out, it’ll be huge” — Tommy Moon BU senior midfielder

“I’ve said all along it’s going to take us a little bit of time to figure out who will be the goal scorer,” head coach Paul Marco said. “We graduated [Keegan], the top goal scorer that we’ve had in our Division I history, so filling those shoes won’t be easy.”

Whereas the 2012 Bearcats

thrived on Keegan’s individual success, this year’s squad has no distinct focal point on the offensive end. Instead, this season’s offense is operating by committee.

Binghamton can’t replace Keegan, but it can recreate him through coordinated efforts on the attack and cohesion on the opposition’s side of the pitch.

On media day in August, senior midfielder Tommy Moon, who leads the team with eight shots taken, envisioned a similar game plan for BU’s offense.

“It’s not going to come from one player,” Moon said. “One player is not going to magically start producing goals. It’s going to be bits and pieces from here and there … It’s going to be a total team effort and I think if everybody can help out, it’ll be huge.”

To match the output of last season’s offense, this year’s team will have to be more precise when given scoring chances. For a young team that includes nine new faces, precision and fluidity will only follow when the team is given enough time to mesh.

“Could we finish more opportunities? Of course,” Marco said. “We could finish every one of them. But we created some great opportunities [during Friday night’s 2-0 win against Buffalo], scored two goals, we hit the post and the crossbar each, so, overall, I’m pleased with the effort we’re getting.”

Through five games last season, Keegan represented more than half of BU’s offensive output, scoring five of the team’s

first eight goals. Through five games in 2013, all three Bearcat goals have been scored by different players (Moon, junior forward Steven Celeste and senior back Robbie Hughes).

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Of course. We could finish every one of them”

Bearcat goal scorers in 2013 Robbie Hughes, 1 #4 Back

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Similarly, six Bearcats have taken at least four shots, while none have taken more than eight in the team’s effort to share the wealth.

Five games into the season, BU’s offense already seems to be performing at a higher level than it did on opening night.

“I think we’ve just grown a little bit as a team,” Celeste said after Friday night’s win. “We’ve come together a little bit. We got tougher as a group … and we showed a lot of heart the past couple of games.”

The Bearcats can’t be a one-man show if they want to succeed in 2013, but they already understand that it’s the cohesion of their ensemble cast that will make or break their season.

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